Heat — Monroe, Mississippi

2010-07-29 to 2010-07-31 · Monroe, Mississippi

Event narrative

Heat index readings ranged between 105-109 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours. One heat related death occurred as a result.

Wider weather episode

An upper level ridge of high pressure intensified over the Mid-South at the end of July producing high heat indices between 105-109 degrees. These conditions continued into the early part of August. One death occurred as a result of the heat.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 250149. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.